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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.60 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.60 and 60.93 is: 91.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.60 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.60 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.60 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 14,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476.97/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.38

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